Schizophrenia Stress and Anxiety - My Feelings

Hi everyone! I'm Stephen. Mental wellness is a continuous journey that involves learning to cope with stress and anxiety, especially for individuals diagnosed with mental health disorders like schizophrenia. Here, I share my personal experiences dealing with stress, anxiety, and schizophrenia, providing insights into how I manage these challenges and maintain mental wellness. This journey is not always an easy one, but it's important to remember that we are not alone, and support from others can make a world of difference.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:26 DAY 1 (Tuesday)
4:19 DAY 2 (Wednesday)
6:02 DAY 3 (Thursday)
7:28 Ativan (Lorazepam) for panic and anxiety and Propranolol for anxiety
8:26 Conclusion
DAY 1: Tuesday - A Challenging Start
On Tuesday, I found myself overwhelmed by heavy stress and anxiety despite no apparent changes in my life. This led to an unnerving whooshing sound in my right ear, which I later learned could be caused by pulsatile tinnitus. As someone living with schizophrenia, I have been prescribed a few medications, including Clozapine (Clozaril), Abilify (Aripiprazole), and Lexapro (Escitalopram), to help manage my symptoms.
When anxiety and schizophrenia symptoms flare up, I can take Ativan (Lorazepam) for panic and severe anxiety. This medication works within 15 to 30 minutes to reduce my stress levels. Additionally, I take Propranolol, a beta-blocker that helps lower my heart rate and alleviate anxiety. However, I still plan to check in with my psychiatrist to discuss these recent challenges.
DAY 3: Thursday - A Turn for the Better
Today, I feel significantly better than I did on Tuesday. Although I'm still exhausted, the whooshing sound in my ear has disappeared, and I'm in a much better place mentally. Living with schizophrenia means accepting that some days will be more difficult than others. However, the support and encouragement from those around me have been invaluable in my journey toward mental wellness.
Conclusion: The Importance of Support and Self-Care
My personal journey in coping with stress, anxiety, and schizophrenia is a testament to the importance of self-care, medication management, and reaching out for help when needed. Mental wellness is not a destination but rather a continuous process that involves learning, adapting, and seeking support.
For those living with mental health disorders, it's crucial to remember that you are not alone. By sharing our experiences and leaning on one another, we can not only survive but thrive in our journey toward mental wellness. So, thank you for joining me on this journey, and let's continue to support and encourage each other along the way.
#schizophrenia #anxiety #mentalhealth #depression

[@kalaiselviramaiah3854]

Hai stephen great to hear from you, keep doing what makes you feel happy, don’t do thing that cause stress slow doing maybe you are over excited and wants to give you best god bless you bye

[@SurvivingSchizophrenia]

Thank you Kalai!

[@cherylmiller2272]

So sorry you have been going through a tough time. Hopefully you're on the mend now. Thanks for sharing, even though you didn't feel like it. I appreciate your kind attitude, even when you're down. You're a great guy!!

[@SurvivingSchizophrenia]

Thank you Cheryl!

[@jeancardoza4442]

Hope you feel better soon. You are precious. God bless you, Stephen. Keep up the great work. Hope you find some helpful solutions to help manage the times you feel stressed. I like classical music, silly movies, hugging my family, petting my cat, gardening, walks, cooking, dancing, reading. You continue to inspire and uplift with your channel.

[@SurvivingSchizophrenia]

Thank you Jean! I feel way better now. I also enjoy watching silly tv shows and movies when I am stressed.

[@SchizophreniaSurvivor]

Thank you, Jean! Stephen is doing more exercises and is doing a lot better. All of your comments are important to us and help us continue surviving schizophrenia. Stephen might record an exercise video tomorrow!

[@SpiritualSchizophrenia]

Thanks for another informative video, I'm glad you could come out of that stress. This is a sign your resilience is increasing and you can handle significant stress well. Hope things go better and better for you!

[@SurvivingSchizophrenia]

Thank you very much, that means a lot to me!

[@victorialondon769]

Sorry to hear you’re feeling low Stephen. You’re not alone. Stress and anxiety is horrible. Do you have any hobbies which can distract you maybe? I hope you feel better soon. Remember how many people are wishing you well x

[@SurvivingSchizophrenia]

Thank you Victoria. I am feeling much better today

[@Seaturtle45778]

Hi Stephen, I am a person living with schizophrenia as well and I too use to have the same thing happened to me hearing my heart beat and I hated it. Check with your Doctor because the medication cause heart palpitations and is a very hard things to live with. I hope things get better for you.

[@SurvivingSchizophrenia]

Thank you very much!

[@provostg]

That sounds exhausting. Hopefully things resolve for you shortly. Don't push yourself too hard.

[@SurvivingSchizophrenia]

I am doing much better now. Thank you!

[@KristofferStenlund]

Hope you continue to do better!

[@SurvivingSchizophrenia]

Thank you!

[@Nleal123X]

Hope things are better now Stephen. Take it easy on the videos. Is not a race ;-D.

[@SurvivingSchizophrenia]

I’m feeling better now. Thank you!

[@SchizophreniaSurvivor]

Stephen and I talked a lot about your comment. I think the stress came in part because of the videos. We filmed the 500 in two seasons. One was 60 minutes. There’s a lot of growth there for Stephen, but I am sure this caused stress. Thank you for helping us by posting insightful comments.

[@Nleal123X]

Hi Steve/Stephen. Happy to hear Steve is feeling better. Super happy to be of any help.

[@cinnamonswirl4989]

Thank you so much for sharing this with us I’m really hoping to get a better understanding on how to support my schizophrenic fiancé

[@janetpope8495]

So sorry to hear you have been going through a bad patch. I am amazed that you documented , describing how you were coping while managing symptoms. I am so proud of you for taking all the steps available to you as you worked on this flare up. I hope you have stabilized and feeling better. The video provided wonderful insights. Thank yoy🙏❤️

[@SurvivingSchizophrenia]

Thank you! Have a happy and healthy rest of your day!

[@messpilo]

mix of medications may contribute to how you feel maybe you can talk to your doctor about this! Stress increases anxiety so keep the stress as low as possible this is my advice hope you feel better.

[@SurvivingSchizophrenia]

Thank you. I am trying to keep my stress level low

[@SchizophreniaSurvivor]

Excellent comment and advice about the need to keep stress low. Thank you!

[@lovebug11768]

Feel better Stephen

[@SurvivingSchizophrenia]

Thank you. Feeling better today!

[@ronalddonner3396]

Steven you have been fighting a terrible illness for a while now.And now since as you say, you have "woken up" you are heroically trying to reclaim as much of the daily activities (PLUS a KZbin channel)of a so called "normal " life as you can.You'd have to be crazy (pardon the expression) NOT to feel stressed out!

[@SurvivingSchizophrenia]

Thanks Ronald!

[@pauldemic2747]

Thank you making this video.

[@SurvivingSchizophrenia]

Thank you Paul!

[@abrandnewvoidchannel4364]

Have you heard of Superior Canal Dehiscence Syndrome and it causes people to hear their blood moving, bones creaking, lungs breathing and even eyeballs moving.

[@Planethollywood409]

Sometimes meds too strong and you we have no one can tell.

[@janeliu5237]

Hi Stephen I’m sorry to hear that you’re not feeling well. I can imagine how tired you are with the noise affects your sleep. Have you tried seroquel for sleep? Benztropine for anxiety? It worked for my nephew

[@chelseyscanlon9660]

Sorry hun. I've been feeling a lot of anxiety as well. And I also get that where I can hear my heart beat and it always makes me think something is wrong with my heart. I have to convince myself that I'm ok. 😩 I feel you on the not sleeping as well. Currently 2:32 and mind is racing. But I feel exhausted. Love that 🙃 but I'm glad your meds made you more comfortable. Also your voice is super calming. Another reason why your videos rock. Anyway I'm going to watch Lord of the Rings and hope I fall asleep 👍

[@SurvivingSchizophrenia]

Thank you. Hope you feel better soon. I also like Lord of the Rings!

[@hayleymacdonald]

💓💓💓💓

[@Planethollywood409]

🥰

[@SchizophreniaSurvivor]

Thank you, Tamara, for joining us on our journey to surviving schizophrenia! Be well!

[@noreenquinn3844]

Hi Stephen Hope you feel better soon. Your general practitioner might be able to assist with diagnosis and treatment. Why worry? see him / her. I look forward to you being back to yourself. N

[@SurvivingSchizophrenia]

Thank you! I am feeling better now

[@mbd2901]

Hello Stephen...I am sorry to hear you’re not feeling well lately. Hope and pray you’ll feel better soon. I have a question for you, if you don’t mind answering. Have you or your Dad read any book on mental health or done any research regarding holistic therapies that might help lessen your symptoms or even help your healing. I am not a doctor, just asking a question.

[@SurvivingSchizophrenia]

Thank you! I feel better now. Yes my therapist is helping me with a holistic approach. I have found it helpful.

[@mbd2901]

Glad your feeling better now. Also, thank you for taking time to answer my question. As I mentioned, am not a doctor but I have done a lot of research and read some books regarding mental health disorders for a few years now. I have learned a lot about the different types of mental health illnesses that some people are struggling from; and available non pharmaceutical interventions that have been reported as safe and effective treatments for mental health disorders as opposed to pharmaceutical interventions that come with potential risks due to their side effects. Also, glad to know you’re exploring holistic approach and found it helpful. You are blessed to have a very supportive family especially with your Dad who is always beside you. Wishing you the very best Stephen.

[@danoconnell4536]

Can you give advice for bipolar?

[@SurvivingSchizophrenia]

Sorry I cannot

[@kalaiselviramaiah3854]

My suggestion went you want to avoid the noise into you ears focus on noise like raining sound if you like to distract noise you are hearing tks

[@SurvivingSchizophrenia]

Thank you for your suggestion!

[@thebookswithjung8212]

Hi Please take Niacinamide 500mg 3 times a day right after meal to help your anxiety. It works for me!!!

[@SurvivingSchizophrenia]

Thank you

[@superman4597]

how many mgs of clozaril are u taking stephen

[@SurvivingSchizophrenia]

175 mg

[@sunny4lady]

Do you take ativan daily?

[@SurvivingSchizophrenia]

No I don’t, only as needed

[@NF-im1wq]

I am sorry you are not feeling well I use white noise to drown out noises I don' wont to hear I use to go up to mountain lake and it was so quite I could hear myself breathing and my hearth beating I had to turn on the TV so I could not hear it anymore